Suzanne

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Just had this video pop up as a reminder of "on this day". I love how wholesome it is, Swizzels as a kit, very over excited, helping Suzanne cut up ferret treats. We buy these knotted Chicken & Duck chews from B&M, un-knot them, then cut them into small bits for the ferrets, who love them.

Rhubarb is/was a complete part of life, from his kisses in the morning, he loved his morning fuss, and would sulk if we were in a hurry. Or it could be night time, he's had his fill and his tummy is full and curled up in our bed making me smile when I pull the duvet cover back, or he would help me

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1 /16 Today, Boost collected his brother, Fuse, the other 'Evil Twin'. They were 'summoned' on the 17th of April 2020, & found their 'fiendish forever lair' here on the 18th of May 2020. After more than 6 yrs honing their craft, I really dread to think of the chaos that will be taking...

Fuse & Boost asleepFuse & Boost asleepFuse & Boost asleep

On this day in 2010, I went to rescue a ferret living under a lean-to behind someone's greenhouse, she had been fighting off the foxes & badgers for the scraps the house owner threw out. She was young & very hungry, but grateful for a safe place to sleep. This was Ripple on her first evening here

A polecat coloured ferret laying on her back, up my arm. I also happen to be wearing a white Fursty Ferret tee shirt.

I wonder how often they do these "wellness exams"? So many ferrets seem to be dying under anaesthetic, for simple ops & check ups making owners question it, I wonder what the risks are to truly exotic animals like the wolverine? Do they use a safer anaesthetic?

I don't think these guys are genuinely on Check-a-Trade or TrustPilot, they didn't even have their own tools, & I'm sure thay have already nicked some of my tools & taken them out to their van...

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When Fuse & Boost arrived, this was them every waking hour, it carried on until Boost passed away 2 years ago. Fuse is still here, having been given a second life by a great vet in Ashford, but is showing his age. He's still a scrappy little monster at nearly 7 years old, but enjoys more sleep. 🥰🐾

Two Sandy coloured ferrets, called Boost & Fuse, on the lawn. They look like someone has tied them in a knot, feet in the air & mouths wide open. It looks like one is about to bite the foot of the other.A sandy coloured ferret curled up into a ring on a fleece blanket. This is Fuse now, almost 7 years old, all grown up. He has cancer of the prostate, which caused a blockage, stopping him from urinating. This then got infected & blocked up with Puss. Our normal vet wanted to put him to sleep, as they did not have the equipment to look into it properly. Luckily we know of another vet in Asfoud, & got a second opinion. It cost a lot of money for all the tests & visits, but the vet sorted out the infection, & did a lot of research, finding a human prostate tablet that could be use on Fuse. He is on 1 & a half of these tablets every day, but is back to his normal self, and as a bonus of the tablets has the most amazing coat of fur as well.

Anyone know about growing Polecats in hanging baskets, the one we bought did not come with any instructions. I have already discovered if I don't watch it like a hawk, it seems to get everywhere in the garden!

An EU Polecat standing in an empty hanging flower basket.The same EU Polecat crouched in an empty hanging flower basket.